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Philadelphia lawyer and activist Michael Coard, who is an opponent of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its red-light camera program. He explains how to dispute a red-light camera ticket in Philadelphia.
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Hate Philly’s Red-Light Cameras? Michael Coard Is Here for the Fight

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”


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Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

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Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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This $10 Million Montco Manor Is a Fixer-Upper

The Wall Street Journal‘s “House of the Day” is an 8,960-square-foot manor house in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. It was built in 1928 and sits […]

Mayor Nutter Mocks Romney for Coming to West Philly

This morning, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney participated in a roundtable discussion at the Universal Bluford Charter School in West Philly. While Romney and […]

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Girl Crushes Empty Cans With Her Shoulder Blades

Do we really need to expand on that headline? Probably not, but just in case, a Deadspin reader sent in a video taken on his […]

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The Wildwoods Are the Best Shore Town, Again

For the third time in four years Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, collectively, were named the best Shore town. Ocean City earned a second-place […]

Donald Trump Thinks That Donald Trump Should Be Romney’s VP Candidate

Donald Trump has recently come out in support of Donald Trump to be on the Mitt Romney ticket as the vice presidential candidate. Donald Trump […]

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Killer Gets 120 Years in Taj Mahal Carjacking Murder

Today a judge sentenced 46-year-old Craig Arno to 120 years in prison after Arno was convicted on numerous charges stemming from the carjacking and murder […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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This Roy Halladay Bobblehead Has to Be the Worst Ever

Anyone in the market for a Roy Halladay bobblehead that looks absolutely nothing like the man, has the glove on the wrong hand, and sports […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bill Clinton Poses With Porn Stars

Bill Clinton With Porn Stars. President Bill Clinton was at a Monte Carlo casino for a “Nights in Monaco” gala when he was kind enough […]

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Student Fires Shot at Oceanside Charter in A.C.

A student has reportedly fired a shot inside Atlantic City’s Oceanside Charter School. Oceanside Charter was the first public charter school in Atlantic City. Its […]

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Jeff Garcia Says He’d Pay to Be Michael Vick’s Backup

Jeff Garcia—the 42-year-old quarterback who won the city over with an improbable run at the end of the Eagles 2006 season—was on 94 WIP this […]

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These Philly Men Are Looking for Love on Craigslist

Philadelphia possesses many wonderful qualities: winning sports teams, a thriving cultural scene, tons of history, and delicious food. Those things cost money, something I don’t […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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In the Closet: Walter Fralix

Country boy meets city couture

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On Being Out in Sports

Anna Aagenes shares her story

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Ward Out as Governor Corbett’s Chief of Staff

Bill Ward—Tom Corbett’s chief of staff—is reportedly leaving his position as the governor’s top aide. Multiple senior administration officials supposedly relayed the information to two […]

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Ellen Does 50 Shades

An erotic reading, anyone?

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